Leichardt, Victoria

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Leichardt
Bendigo,  Victoria
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Leichardt
Leichardt, Victoria
Coordinates 36°42′17″S144°06′53″E / 36.70472°S 144.11472°E / -36.70472; 144.11472
Population167 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3516 [2]
LGA(s)
State electorate(s) Bendigo West [3]
Federal division(s)

Leichardt is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia. [5] At the 2021 census, Leichardt had a population of 167. [1]

History

The locality is likely named after Ludwig Leichhardt. [6] In 1874, a school was opened which then closed in 1993. Throughout most of Leichardt's history, it has been a farming settlement.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Leichardt". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 January 2025. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Leichardt Postcode, VIC".
  3. ↑ "Which boundaries cover where I live?". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Find a Council". 29 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "Leichardt | Victorian Places".


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